Tim Ruskell interviews for Bears GM vacancy Thursday

Tim Ruskell, the Bears interim general manager, interviewed to replace Jerry Angelo full-time on Thursday. Ruskell established himself in Tampa, alongside Angelo, working under Rich McKay. When McKay was hired as the president and general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, he named Ruskell as his assistant GM. Then, in 2005, Ruskell was named general manager

Ruskell established himself in Tampa, alongside Angelo, working under Rich McKay.

When McKay was hired as the president and general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, he named Ruskell as his assistant GM. Then, in 2005, Ruskell was named general manager of the Seattle Seahawks.

He helped the Seahawks advance to a Super Bowl and win three division titles.

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht interviewed on Monday, followed by Chargers director of player personnel Jimmy Raye on Tuesday and Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross on Wednesday. Phil Emery of the Kansas City Chiefs will interview Friday.